Bake sales not bothersome with these fun recipes

Published
7:00 pm CDT, Thursday, September 4, 2008

I don’t think there is a family out there who hasn’t been asked to participate in a bake sale. And to some, just hearing those words makes them cringe. Thoughts of sitting outside the local grocery store peddling homemade goodies is not everyone’s idea of a good time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little ingenuity and planning, the bake sale can be fun and profitable.

First of all try having a theme to the sale. Make posters that are easy to read and above all, try having a committee to plan the event. An organized bake sale is a profitable bake sale. There needs to be a leader who can delegate responsibilities as well as a host of volunteers to bake and those to man the booth.

Here are a few pointers when it some to the items you will sell:

If the weather is hot, don’t have items that will melt.

Package cookies in single servings, such as 2 or 3 cookies

Cut brownies into 3 inch by 3 inch squares.

Frosted items are messy and not good sellers

Trail mixes are good sellers

Packaging makes a HUGE difference. Use colored plastic wrap or baggies tied with pretty ribbon. Label each package with what it is and the price.

Sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add the brown sugar, shortening and applesauce; beat for 2 minutes. Add the egg and beat an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the nuts and raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan before cutting.